Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI Touchpanel Interface Contents Touchpanel Interface: Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI 1 Description................................................................................................................................. 1 Functional Description ................................................................................................ 1 Physical Description....................................................................................................
Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI Touchpanel Interface Touchpanel Interface: Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI Description Functional Description The Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI offers a host of sophisticated capabilities like the other models in the Isys family, however the unit is designed without a display. Its analog XGA resolution output plugs into a plasma screen or large screen projector to create whatever image size is required.
Touchpanel Interface Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI Memory The TPS-TPI ships with 8MB of flash and 8MB of DRAM. Additional memory (purchased separately) can be installed in the field. The flash can be replaced with modules of up to 64MB. The DRAM module can be replaced with modules up to 32MB. Installation instructions are provided with each memory module. Sound The TPS-TPI has built-in speakers with power amplifiers. Sound can be generated by the panel by using downloaded wave files (.
Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI Touchpanel Interface RS-232 Pinouts PIN DESCRIPTION 1 CTS 2 GND 3 RXD 4 TXD 5 RTS 6 No Connect (N/C) PC to TPS-TPI Cable Specifications • AUDIO OUTPUT – This standard mini phone jack (12mW, 32 ohms load) provides line level stereo audio output to an external audio system or headphone set, not supplied. • VGA OUTPUT – This DB15 female connector outputs XGA (1024 x 768) RGB video. Description of the pinouts is shown in the table after this paragraph.
Touchpanel Interface Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI Physical Description The electronic hardware of the TPS-TPI, shown after this paragraph, is housed in a black metal enclosure with a silk-screened top panel. All audio, video, Ethernet, RS-232, and network connections are made on the top panel or one side of the unit. Ears are attached at the shorter sides of the unit. There are three holes per ear for inserting mounting screws. The ears can be removed (six screws) to reduce the size of the TPS-TPI.
Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI Touchpanel Interface Leading Specifications The table below provides a summary of leading specifications for the TPS-TPI touchpanel interface. Dimensions and weight are rounded to the nearest hundredth unit. Leading Specifications for the TPS-TPI Touchpanel Interface SPECIFICATION DETAILS Power Requirements (without cards) 10.0 Watts (0.417 Amp @ 24 VDC)1 SIMPLTM Windows® CNMSX-AV/PRO Upgrade File (.upz) Version 1.50.
Touchpanel Interface Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI Installation/Setup Identity Code Every equipment and user interface within the network requires a unique identity code (NET ID). These codes are assigned a two-digit hexadecimal number from 03 to FE. Refer to "Setup Menu" on page 9 for instructions on setting the unit's NET ID. The NET ID of the unit must match the NET ID specified in the SIMPL Windows program. Refer to "Programming with SIMPL™ Windows" on page 17 for a sample.
Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI Touchpanel Interface Hardware Hookup NOTE: Review the Network Interconnection Diagram (latest revision of Doc. 5411) when making the network connection. The TPS-TPI touchpanel can be placed on a flat surface or mounted with screws (not supplied). Refer to the hookup diagram after this paragraph. Other than making the power connection last, complete the connections in any order. TPS-TPI Hookup Diagram CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC.
Touchpanel Interface Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI Main Menu The Exit and Run Program button verifies that all of the setup information has been saved to EEPROM and displays the main page that has been programmed into your system. The remaining buttons on the Main Menu open other menus, which are discussed in subsequent paragraphs. Calibration Menu Calibration of the display is required if the active touch area of a button does not coincide with the button's image.
Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI Touchpanel Interface Diagnostics Menu The Diagnostics button from the Main Menu should only be used under supervision from a Crestron technical support representative during telephone support. Most of the options available from the Diagnostics Menu, shown after this paragraph, are numeric in nature and their interpretation is beyond the scope of this manual. Diagnostics Menu Setup Menu To obtain the Setup Menu, shown after this paragraph, select the Setup button from the Main Menu.
Touchpanel Interface Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI can vary from 0 to 120, where 0 disables the timeout. DOWN and UP buttons decrease and increase the timeout, respectively. Panel Tracking Panel tracking is a useful communication feature between displays when more than one display exists on the network. Two buttons centrally located in the bottom row of the Setup Menu control panel tracking. Button selection is indicated by red text.
Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI Touchpanel Interface parameters select the Interface button located in the upper left corner of the Setup Menu and display the Interface Menu, shown after this paragraph. Interface Menu The Cresnet network identity number (CRESNET ID) is displayed at the bottom of the left-most column in the Interface Menu. CRESNET ID is the two-digit hexadecimal number represented by ## in the figure for illustrative purposes.
Touchpanel Interface Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI and handshaking are available from RS-232 Menu shown after this paragraph. Text within the selected button changes color from black to red. RS-232 Menu For convenience, the RS-232 Menu also displays the four RS-232 communication options. These four buttons in the upper right corner of the menu were also available on the Interface Menu. A description of their functionality can be found in the Interface Menu paragraph.
Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI Touchpanel Interface The Play WAV File button appears beneath Audio Menu title block. Select this button to adjust the volume and balance as a pre-loaded WAV file plays. WAV file audio messages can provide that custom interface, assuming this feature is enabled. To enable this feature, verify that the WAV On button is active (red text). An active WAV Off button disables the feature. Refer to "Appendix A: WAV File Audio Messages" on page 25 for WAV files.
Touchpanel Interface Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI The characteristics of the input signal are displayed centrally at the bottom of the RGB Menu. For example, in the above illustration, the input signal has a resolution of 1024 x 768 with a frequency of 60.9 KHz (horizontal) and 76.1 Hz (vertical). If the input signal has the same video (plus or minus some noise) as one of the presets, The Detected Preset box shows the value. For the sake of this procedure, Detected Preset 16 is shown as an example.
Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI Touchpanel Interface There are two buttons on the RGB Menu that influence the storage of format presets. Use the Erase Selected Preset button to eliminate the stored format for the highlighted preset. The Clear All Presets button eliminates the formats for all presets. The TPS-TPI prompts the user for confirmation. NOTE: If no presets are stored or the input does not closely match a stored preset, the panel makes a 'best guess' for image settings.
Touchpanel Interface Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI Fast motion mode (if the Fast Motion button is selected) reduces motion artifacts and should be used for most video sources. Still video mode (if the Still Video button is selected) works best for still pictures. It has a maximum resolution and reduces flicker. However, it suffers from motion artifacts. The text color of the selected button is red rather than black. Select the Soft button for soft mode video.
Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI Touchpanel Interface dream, come true. For more examples including the one described in this Operations Guide, refer to the MULT-MOD.ZIP file. It is available from the Downloads page (EXAMPLES Library) on the Crestron website (www.crestron.com). This file contains the VT Pro-e files and SIMPL Windows files that illustrate the highperformance capabilities of multi-mode objects. Not every VT-Pro-e object possesses the multi-mode feature.
Touchpanel Interface Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI later). Search for the TPS-TPI.SMW project in the SIMPL Windows Example Base. A copy can also be obtained from the Downloads page (EXAMPLES Library) of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com). New users are required to register in order to obtain access to the FTP site. How the Program Works A basic TPS-TPI touchpanel interface SIMPL program is shown after this paragraph in block diagram form.
Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI Touchpanel Interface SIMPL Windows, Crestron recommends a SIMPL Windows and operating system upgrade. The latest version can be obtained from the Downloads page (SIMPLWIN Library) of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com). New users are required to register in order to obtain access to the FTP site. Use the Configuration Manager workspace (Project | Configure System) in SIMPL Windows to select and configure all the devices that need to be included into the system.
Touchpanel Interface Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI NOTE: For a more descriptive symbol name, as shown in the previous illustration, right mouse click on the touchpanel icon in the Network Modules folder in Program View and select Edit Symbol Comment (alternatively, highlight the icon and depress Ctrl+R or Tab). Enter a new descriptive name in the “Enter Symbol Comment” dialog box and click OK.
Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI Touchpanel Interface Reserved Join Numbers A reserved join number is a feature of the software that enables a designer to create a button on a VT Pro-e page that either calls up the Setup Menu, adjusts standby timeout, etc. These numbers also allow the control system to trigger touch-sensitive screen overlay functions (i.e., recall RGB preset when source changes).
Touchpanel Interface Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI Audio Digital Reserved Join Numbers for TPS-TPI Touchpanel Interface JOIN NUMBER FUNCTION VALUE 17300 Audio On 17301 Audio Off 17302 Key Click On 17303 Key Click Off 17304 Key Click Volume Increase 17305 Key Click Volume Decrease 17306 Line Audio On 17307 Line Audio Off 17308 Line Audio Volume Increase 17309 Line Audio Volume Decrease 17310 Line Audio Balance Left 17311 Line Audio Balance Right 17312 WAV Audio On 17313
Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI Touchpanel Interface Analog Reserved Join Numbers for TPS-TPI Touchpanel Interface JOIN NUMBER FUNCTION 17100 Video Brightness 17101 Video Contrast 17102 Video Saturation 17103 Video Hue 17203 System Standby Timeout 17300 Key Click Volume 17301 Audio Line Volume 17302 WAV Audio Volume 17303 Audio Line Balance 17304 WAV Audio Balance Problem Solving Troubleshooting The table on the next page provides corrective action for possible trouble situations.
Touchpanel Interface Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI TPS-TPI Touchpanel Interface Toubleshooting TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) TPS-TPI does TPS-TPI is not not function. communicating to the network. TPS-TPI is not receiving network power. TPS-TPI is incorrectly calibrated. TPS-TPI is not Incorrect network responding wiring. TPS-TPI Cresnet ID and screen is not set to match displays "Network Poll the Net ID in the SIMPL program. Error" message. TPS-TPI Cresnet ID not unique, two or more units share same ID.
Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI Touchpanel Interface Appendix A: WAV File Audio Messages The TPS-TPI touchpanel interface is capable of playing audio messages as system prompts and responses. These files are recorded as WAV files on a PC using an audio utility such as Sound Recorder that is packaged with Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT™. Files from other sources may also be converted to an acceptable format by using this or a similar utility. Many other audio utilities are available commercially or as shareware.
Touchpanel Interface Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI To Record a WAV File Message NOTE: To record a WAV file, the PC must be equipped with audio capabilities (i.e., a microphone-input jack, a microphone, multimedia speakers, and a recording program such as Microsoft Sound Recorder). The examples in this appendix use Sound Recorder. If another recording program is preferred, consult the manufacturer’s directions.
Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI Touchpanel Interface To Convert a WAV File NOTE: To convert pre-recorded WAV file to an acceptable format, the PC must be equipped with audio capabilities (i.e., a microphone-input jack, a microphone, multimedia speakers, and a recording program such as Microsoft Sound Recorder). The examples in this appendix use Sound Recorder. If another recording program is preferred, consult the manufacturer’s directions.
Touchpanel Interface Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI To Create WAV Messages from Individual Files NOTE: To create messages by combining individual WAV files, the PC must be equipped with audio capabilities (i.e., a microphone-input jack, a microphone, multimedia speakers, and a recording program such as Microsoft Sound Recorder). The examples in this appendix use Sound Recorder. If another recording program is preferred, consult the manufacturer’s directions.
Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI Touchpanel Interface 3. Select Edit | Insert File as shown below. Insert First WAV File 4. From the insert file dialog box shown below, browse to the directory or folder that contains the first WAV file to be inserted, and open the file. Open First WAV File Operations Guide - DOC.
Touchpanel Interface Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI 5. As shown below, move the file position slider (or click to where to insert another file. or ) NOTE: The figure below shows the insertion point near the middle of the file. The most common insertion points are at the end or beginning of the file. File Insertion Point 6. Again, select Edit | Insert File as shown below. Insert Another WAV File 7. Browse to the directory or folder that contains the next WAV file to be inserted, and open the file. 8.
Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI Touchpanel Interface Set WAV File or Message Properties, Save, and Exit NOTE: The following procedure assumes that Sound Recorder is open. NOTE: Although there are alternative methods for selecting the commands of the application, the following procedure uses the PC mouse and pull-down Menu Bar. To set the WAV file (or message) properties, save the file, and exit Sound Recorder, perform the following procedure: 1. Select File | Properties as shown below. Access File Properties 2.
Touchpanel Interface Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI 3. In the Sound Selection dialog box, make sure that the Format field has PCM selected. If not, select it as shown below. Select File Format 4. Make sure that the Attributes field has a suitable format (i.e., 8,000 Hz, 8 Bit, Mono) selected. If not, select it as shown below. Select File Attributes NOTE: After the format and attributes have been selected, the conversion format may be saved-as a convenient name such as “TPS Format”.
Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI Touchpanel Interface 5. Review the format and attributes then click the OK button. Set the File Properties 6. To complete the file properties conversion, click OK. Complete File Properties Conversion 7. Select File | Save (or Save As to rename the file) to save the file with the acceptable format. Save File Operations Guide - DOC.
Touchpanel Interface Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI 8. Click on the button, as shown, to play and review the file. Play and Review File 9. To record, convert or create another file or message, return to "To Record a WAV File Message" on page 26, "To Convert a WAV File" on page 27, or "To Create WAV Messages from Individual Files" on page 28, respectively. Otherwise, continue to the next step of this procedure. 10. Select File | Exit to exit the Sound Recorder.
Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI Touchpanel Interface “Sound Manager” Dialog Box Sound Manager Guidelines There are three things to keep in mind when using Sound Manager. Operations Guide - DOC. 5855 1. Each WAV file must be assigned a unique digital join number. The join number options include none, keyclick, or a number (1 through 4000). The default is none. If the keyclick option is selected, this WAV file becomes the default keyclick sound for all buttons.
Touchpanel Interface Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI Using Sound Manager Sound Manager is broken into two distinct components. The System Joins component, shown after this paragraph, permits the designer to assign the three system-wide join numbers described in the previous section. Assign the three system joins by scrolling down to the desired number. System Joins Component The Sound List component, shown below, permits the designer to attach WAV files to the VT Pro-e project.
Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI Touchpanel Interface Appendix B: RS-232 Protocol TPS-TPI touchpanel interface supports panel operation via a host computer through the RS-232 port. Crestron recommends that the following serial data format is set. Suggested Serial Data Format Baud Rate: 38400 Data Bits: 8 Parity: None Stop Bits: 1 These settings may be altered via the RS-232 Menu when configuring the TPS-TPI, however, doing so may prevent Crestron supplied software from operating with the unit.
Touchpanel Interface Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI accomplished at any rate less than 2400 baud. Obviously, ramping several objects at once requires a baud rate several times as high. Indirect Text – TPS-TPI touchpanel interface supports a feature that permits the text field in any user-defined button to be altered on the fly in RUN mode. This is accomplished by substituting a text pointer for the text in the button.
Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI Touchpanel Interface Software License Agreement This License Agreement (“Agreement”) is a legal contract between you (either an individual or a single business entity) and Crestron Electronics, Inc. (“Crestron”) for software referenced in this guide, which includes computer software and, as applicable, associated media, printed materials, and “online” or electronic documentation (the “Software”).
Touchpanel Interface Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI If You are a business or organization, You agree that upon request from Crestron or its authorized agent, You will within thirty (30) days fully document and certify that use of any and all Software at the time of the request is in conformity with Your valid licenses from Crestron of its authorized agent.
Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI Touchpanel Interface Return and Warranty Policies Merchandise Returns / Repair Service 1. No merchandise may be returned for credit, exchange, or service without prior authorization from CRESTRON. To obtain warranty service for CRESTRON products, contact the factory and request an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number. Enclose a note specifying the nature of the problem, name and phone number of contact person, RMA number, and return address. 2.
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